Learn2LuvIt 245 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 He said back strength is directly RELATED to speed. There is no arguing with that statement as it is 100% true. No. The poster kisckazz said exactly this: Speed is 100% related to back strength. Meaning: skating fast is attributed to nothing but back strength. You can switch the words around and leave out words/numbers...whatever...back to my original post; what he specifically stated was/is not true (IMO). Let's move on shall we Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) MLive Story The June 5 story is titled: Red Wings forward Darren Helm optimistic latest prescription, rest and patience, heals ailing back I looked for a quote that was optimistic. This is the best I could do. "If I just leave it alone and be happy with the progress I'm making and the treatment I'm doing, things are going well. I feel like I'm doing what I can to get healthy.'' Not exactly inspiring. Edited June 5, 2013 by MidMichSteve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,958 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Man, backs are a *****. So many players from so many leagues and even in the working world have had their careers ended from a back problem. I remember when the Wings signed Troy Crowder in 1991 and everyone from my dad to your mom was drooling with excitement to see him a Bob Probert patrol the ice and wipe the league clean of clowns. He hurt his back in the pre-season and ended up play only 7 games with us. He made a comeback 2 years after that (really three years considering he was hurt pretty much the entire 91-92 season) and played another 3 years, but only appeared in 74 total games in those three season, officially retiring in 1999 due to his re-occurring back issues.... I hate to say it or even think it, but this could very well be a career ending injury for Helm....damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 6, 2013 You weren't trying hard enough, Steve Helm finally got some good news after the season ended, when he learned that he won't require offseason surgery and is expected back in training camp next fall. 1 dropkickshanahans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 You weren't trying hard enough, Steve This is indeed good news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 You weren't trying hard enough, Steve Good! Does that mean they found the problem? or are they just hoping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted June 7, 2013 Good! Does that mean they found the problem? or are they just hoping That's the thing with backs, it's so hard to diagnose the exact cause. The scary thing is like concussions is one day you'll feel 100% and then the next you'll be in agony. Backs and the brain are about the last two places on the body that the medical community hasn't quite nailed down 100% yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 From Helene St. James' twitter: Apologies: Ken Holland said Darren Helm is better, and Red Wings expect (not except) him at development camp next week. 2 MidMichSteve and dirtydangles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 From Helene St. James' twitter: Can't wait to watch a 3rd line of Nyq- helm- Tatar wow! Best 3rd line the game and it not even close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Can't wait to see Helm period Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 From Helene St. James' twitter: Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blgillett 48 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Yes there is an article in the Freepress that he is feeling really good. Fingers crossed. He would be almost like a new signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 Pierre McGuire today team 1040 Vancouver said Helm is skating with the youngsters in Grand Rapids. FWIW 1 SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites